Justice for Aaron Swartz
Zoe Lofgren, a Democrat congresswoman has proposed a law to make changes in the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). This law is named "Aaron Law" after Aaron Swartz, a computer programmer and activist who recently committed suicide under pressure from prosecutors.
For those of you unfamiliar with this story, here's a rundown: Aaron Swartz was an individual who felt very strongly about freedom of information. He helped in the development of multiple websites, including Reddit using his wiki platform Infogami. Swartz was also crucial to the prevention of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) being passed. The reason Swartz was...
Wind Waker Upgrade and New Zelda Game for Wii U
Legend of Zelda fans everywhere can rest at ease now. While Nintendo is in the process of creating a new Zelda game, it has decided to appease its fans in the mean time. That's right, Nintendo is releasing an updated version of one of its classic games, Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. This game was originally released in 2003 for the GameCube, but will be receiving a major overhaul before it is brought to Wii U.
The updated version of the game will feature remastered graphics. Fans will be able to play the game on their GamePad controller, meaning they won't...
So, Marijuana is now Legal in two states.
I have to say, I never thought I would see the day that any state actually legalized marijuana. I also figured that California would be the first to do so, now Washington and Colorado. And yet, here we are, with Washington and Colorado authorizing the sale of marijuana for recreational use through state-owned pot shops.
If you're about to break out a bowl, however, don't do it quite yet: the measure has passed, but it won't be on the books for another month. Until then, the drug is still illegal.
What will be interesting is how the Federal Government...
China Finally Lifting Ban on Gaming Consoles
We may have an influx of new gamers coming soon, thanks to a change of heart by those heading up China's Communist party. Gaming consoles, which have been banned in for sale in the country, finally seem to be making their way back in.
The news broke when an eagle-eyed reporter for Engadget Spanish noticed that the Playstation 3 had just gotten China Compulsory Certification, the first step needed to sell an electronic good like that in China. Considering that the console is still technically banned in the country, that's an interesting development. Not as interesting, however, as...
This month is National Novel Writing Month. Come Join Me!
Each November, something magical happens: thousands of people around the world commit far too much of their time to writing complete novels before the month is out. This is a yearly tradition that is equal parts madness, masochism, and amazing. And this year, Fellow GEEK will be taking part. Well, the writers of Fellow GEEK, at least.
The National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, as it is called, first got started in July of 1999 with just a handful of participants. At that time, it was more of a dare among friends to see who could actually...
81% of Nation believes in Medical Marijuana, majority in legalizing it
Thought that the movement to legalize marijuana was a small fringe movement of loners and drug addicts? Think again. The numbers show that people who support the legalization of pot are in the majority. An astounding 81% even believe that marijuana should be proscribed for medical reasons. The nation is split at 50% believing that it should be legalized, trending upwards by definition already the majority.
In an effort to show just how widespread the support for the legalization of marijuana is, the website Marijuana Majority created a helpful list of all those who have voiced support...
Worried the world is a computer simulation?
A classic philosophical debate question is whether the world as we know it is a simulation. People have been positing that for years, first a world held in the mind of a god then, later, in the memory of an incredibly complicated computer.
The question is a sticky one because it would be almost impossible for us to know if we were in a simulation. But scientists think they might have found a way. And it borrows a page from 'The Matrix.'
The theory is simple: if this is all a simulation, then it won't be completely normal. ...
Jon Stewart, O' Reilly to Duke it Out in Streaming PPV Debate
Jon Stewart, political commentator and comedian, and Bill O' Reilly, have teamed up to bring us the political debate we were hoping to see in the presidential election. Unlike that one, this is at least partially a charity drive, an attempt to gather money to support families with autistic children.
Also unlike the Presidential debate, or Bill 'O Reilly's show, or John Stewart's show, the 'Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium,' as the event is called, will be streaming solely online. You can't access it unless you view it through an internet browser of some sort, though the team who...
Skyrim Mod Recreates Mario, Mushroom Kingdom
Ah, modding. Responsible for many of the stranger moments in gaming history, mods have been a way for livening up games and increasing replayability since the original Doom way back in 1991. These days, however, modding has lost quite a bit of its lustre thanks to consoles, or, namely, their lack of support for it. But some modders keep toiling away to fashion compelling gameplay experiences and to prove once and for all that PC gaming is better than console gaming.
The latest addition to the annals of modding history comes courtesy of a modder by the pseudonym...
The Internet Will Replace TV as the Most-Used News Source
TV's had a heck of a run with the news. Practically since the day Cable television was introduced, news programming has been the dominant way to learn about what's happening. But now that young hotshot the internet is about to supplant television from the throne.
Already the internet has passed newspapers and radio for news, though it might shock you that it happened as late as 2009. The numbers as they stand right now are 55% rely on TV for news, 39% do it digitally, 33% listen to the radio and 29% still read newspapers. But in...
Bitcoin Reveals Bitcoin Foundation, Battles for Legitimacy
We may know Bitcoin more for shady pyramid schemes, money laundering and anonymous drug sales than for any legitimate enterprise. But the software's creators are working to rectify that, introducing a new foundation designed to bring legitimacy to the fledgling currency.
Bitcoin is a fascinating idea, one that has had a remarkable amount of staying power despite facing some real challenges: it is a fully distributed digital currency with no central bank, no physical representation, and with anonymity built in. Money is stored on computers as cryptographically protected files, and you generate money over time just by being...
Humble Indie Bundle is Back, With some Incredible Games
You love your indie games? Don't like to spend too much on them? You're in luck, then, because it's time for another Humble Indie Bundle!Included in the new bundle are: Rochard, Shatter, S.P.A.Z, Torchlight, Vessel, and if you beat the average, Dustforce.
Rochard is a puzzle platformer shooter with a humorous bent. It will appeal to anyone who liked platformers like Explosion Man or VVVVVVVVVV.
Shatter is a take on Blockbreaker, featuring stunning graphics, a killer soundtrack, a bouncing ball, and physics. Lots and lots of physics. There are even boss battles and circular arenas!
You love your...
Bring Back the 40 Hour Work Week
If you’re currently pursuing your MBA, chances are that you hope to one day be in a position of managing your own team within a business environment. Or, you may have a goal to open your own business at some point. But as you work toward upper level management, it’s important to take into consideration all of the qualities that go into making an effective manager. In today’s ever-increasingly cutthroat work environment, a common notion among employees and bosses alike tends to be, “he who works latest works best.”
Source: OnlineMBA.com
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12 Year Old has Conversation with 32 Year Old Self
What were you thinking of when you were 12 years old? I thought of rockets, trains, and other things that generally are loud and powerful. I was also beginning to think of girls.
I hardly had the clarity of vision that 12-year-old Jeremiah McDonald did. When he was 12, he recorded an interview with his future self. Now, 20 years later, Jeremiah McDonald has dug up the old tape and answered his past self's questions. And yes, it is as ridiculous as it sounds.
I'm not entirely sure if it is real or fake. The conversation...
US Workers Work an extra day every week
If you ever wondered whether US workers are workaholics or not, well, now you have proof. 80% of US workers work after work, 'after hours.' In fact, they work long enough that every week they work the equivalent of an extra day, and it is largely because technology has eroded the line between work and home life. That is a very, very bad thing.
The study comes from a enterprise mobility company called Good Technology. They polled 1,000 US workers, admittedly a fairly small number, to find out about work habits. What they found is that...
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